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Body and structurePart report

2017 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
2%of 1,778 total for the year
Median mileage
12,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 1,778 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle was parked in a parking lot. I opened the tailgate to store my goods. I began to close the tailgate. The tailgate was being closed by the rear switch and the left edge hit my head. It continued closing for an additional 1-2 seconds before reversing and re-opening. It resulted in a laceration and bleeding that required first-aid.”

NHTSA complaint #11091264, filed 2018-05, 10,000 miles

“I was driving my Honda CR-V (2017 model ex awd) on a highway at 40 to 50 MPH speed. It was raining at that time. I experienced big jerks couple of times and lost the control on the vehicle. Saw error message on the dash board saying 'lost traction and cancelling cruise control'. It was horrific experience.”

NHTSA complaint #11203721, filed 2019-04, 22,300 miles

“Paint bubbles at the lip of my hood, not due to rust or an accident - 3 different areas varying in size. I will have Honda look at it but other reports show that Honda does not fix - it is out of bumper to bumper warranty. Only one pic would send I have 3”

NHTSA complaint #11291053, filed 2019-12, 46,000 miles

“I purchased a 2018 Honda crv from a local Honda dealer, herb chambers Honda burlington, last fall. The car had performed very reliably until january 24, when, while driving on the interstate outside of boston the hood of the car opened and smashed into the windshield. I was able to pull off the road safely in order to inspect the car. The car sustained damage to the hood and fenders. Over the course of my ownership ' I never opened the hood nor did I ever hear or notice any rattling. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075744, filed 2018-03, 4,000 miles

“At exactly two years old, the battery died. There is a service bulletin for a software update but of course, my vehicle didn't need update, it needed a new battery due to dead cell that happened within six hours. The top sides of the body has ripples down both sides. Was told this is usually cause by roof rack (I don't have roof rack) or by car wash (my car has never been through a car wash. I won't even let dealer wash it when I'm there). The car brakes hard even when there is no obstruction in front of me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11267250, filed 2019-10, 43,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202695%
2025135%
2024185%
2023234%
202221%
202141%
202072%
2019242%
2018271%
2017322%
2016174%
2015355%
2014285%
2013195%
2012297%
2011458%
20104710%
20093810%
20089510%
2007779%
2006164%
200592%
200492%
2003143%
200282%
200121%
2000108%
199954%
199854%
199711%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Engine
531 complaints
Electrical system
402 complaints
Fuel system
378 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
283 complaints
Other or unknown
268 complaints
Brakes
177 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
144 complaints
Steering
66 complaints
Electronic stability control
54 complaints
Vehicle speed control
52 complaints
Lane departure
39 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology